Scribbled Angelfish (Chaetodontoplus duboulayi)

Why it is a Collector's Vault fish: The Scribbled Angelfish comes from northern Australian waters, where collection is tightly licensed and limited, and every fish is flown halfway around the world to reach us. That combination keeps supply low and cost high. Its deep blue body with fine scribbled lines, bright yellow band and yellow tail make it one of the most recognizable showpiece angels. Like many angelfish, all juveniles start as females, and the largest fish become males that can reach about 11 inches.

Quick Facts

• Scientific name: Chaetodontoplus duboulayi
• Origin: Australia / Coral Sea
• Available sizes: Medium, Medium-Large, Large
• Care level: Medium
• Reef safe: With Caution
• Temperament: Semi-Aggressive
• Max size: 11 inches
• Minimum aquarium: 120 gallons
• Diet: Omnivore
• Water: 72-78°F, pH 8.1-8.4, specific gravity 1.020-1.025

Compatibility

• Good tankmates: Tangs, wrasses, rabbitfish and other robust community fish
• Avoid: Other angelfish; many LPS corals and clams

Care Notes

• Needs an aquarium of at least 120 gallons with live rock to graze
• Best kept as the only angelfish in the tank
• Will nip at many corals and clam mantles; best for fish-only or carefully planned systems
• Feed sponge-based frozen foods, mysis, chopped seafood and marine algae, with vitamin supplements

How to Buy, Pickup & Shipping

• Conditioned (7-Day Hold): your fish usually reaches us the day after you order. We then hold it for at least 7 days to inspect it, make sure it is eating and check for any sign of disease before it goes home with you. Covered by our Collector's Vault Guarantee.
• Direct - Save 15%: released as soon as it arrives, with no conditioning period. Sold as-is with no live arrival or health guarantee.
• Store pickup in Sugar Land, or $100 flat-rate FedEx Priority Overnight shipping within the continental U.S. (ships Monday through Thursday; weather holds as needed).
• Full terms: Collector's Vault Shipping & Guarantee.